Tuesday, December 9, 2008
Friday, November 14, 2008
Nov. 10th 2008
Wow, that is so weird. You wrote Hi McKay, and I didn’t know who you were talking to for a minute. How are all ya doin in Utah? Chile is super bueno, the temperature keeps rising and rising. I love it, it stays nice and cool by my house because I am by the ocean, speaking of the waves have been huge. Chile has a surfing competition every year, they are some of the best waves I guess. Oh and the cruise lines have been coming in like crazy, I saw a Carnival Cruise line and it made me miss my cruise. It was some serious fun, I have got to do it again. I don’t have any families right now, but I do have 3 persons with baptismal dates. Their names are, Jonathan Avalos(22 Nov), Narcisa Avilez(13 Dic) and Jackaline Mir(13 Dic). They are so amazing, Narcisa has so much faith, her whole family is Catholic and always have been Catholic and so she is putting of all her ways that she has ever known after hearing two lessons with us, she is also from Ecuador. Jackaline Mir is also super catholic and always has been, she loves attending churches and studying. The best is Jonathan Avalos, he is a soldier in Chile and a huge guy with huge muscles. But it’s amazing, the spirit can even reach the hearts of the big bad soldiers and make them cry. He was living with a women that is LDS and w= e told him he needs to get married. They just made the decision to split = off, but he still wants to be baptized and to be taught. We taught them about temples and they are wanting to go through next September and be married. It is so amazing what these people will do for the gospel, after all it is everlasting life and happiness with your families :)
This week was kinda crazy, I have had better weeks I’m not going to lie. I have been deathly ill, for reallo. Last monday is when it started at night. I started to get a high fever and vomiting and other stuff to the max :) that I don’t want to talk about. All I can say is this is by far the best weight loss diet I have ever been on, even better than Jenny Craig, how bout that. Tuesday my fever was extremely high, 103 reaching 104 and so my companion was freaking out and Sister Urra was on the phone with him and told him to get me to the Hospital. So I went and they hooked me on tubes and IV’s and gave me shots and all kinds of stuff. They said it was because some food, but they don’t know what. So this whole week I was on and off being sick, like today I am sick again with a little fever. But I think I am getting better so you don’t need to worry about me, the Lord will watch over his servants in the vineyard. Oh you should definitely read Jacob 5:20, it is amazing, it is the reason I am out on a mission. That story about Daniel Stephens is way cool, it’s so true, the Priesthood is amazing. Elder Cortez gave me a blessing and later on in the week he got a cold and so I gave him a blessing. If we have faith, the power of the Priesthood and Prayer can do anything, Enos 1:20 Oh and about the shavers, you don’t need to send them, the mission just brought in a new rule of no shaving, it will make us look more manly and then the people will listen to us because we look older....... Ok it was a joke, but whatever shavers will work just fine, I have been using something like Mach 3 or 5 turbo. Whatever your heart desires. Also if you could send a few more ties of whatever color (Tiffany is good at choosing ties), it is the only thing that changes }your outfit every day. Also, my church c.d.s I should have listened to you but I am needing some music, Cambios are soon and Elder Cortez will probably be transfered with his c.d.s. I think they are in my drawer, just pick out the ones that aren’t church if you could. Thank you so much, I appreciate all your help mother.
Oh and tell Josh if the Jazz keep doing good, he might need to record some games, especially the championship. I have been missing them. The Shed looks great, nice job Dad. Oh and all I hear in Chile is Obama won Obama won and how do you feel about that? They follow everything with the U.S. they are pretty much the 51st state. Tell Tiff good luck with her blessing and tell her to read it often. It is amazing, I read it a lot, and everything that could have happened has happened in my blessing. The Lord knows all.
Well family, I love you so much. Please pray for me and my health. Don’t worry to much mother, everything will be just fine. Have a great week and keep praying and reading scriptures together as a family, it is the best way to be unified, it was also my favorite memories, like the peanutbutter and Jam 15 years ago. Wow, good times. Anywho, check ya later and peace out my homies. Con Questo.
Elder McKay Bryan Jackson The First
This week was kinda crazy, I have had better weeks I’m not going to lie. I have been deathly ill, for reallo. Last monday is when it started at night. I started to get a high fever and vomiting and other stuff to the max :) that I don’t want to talk about. All I can say is this is by far the best weight loss diet I have ever been on, even better than Jenny Craig, how bout that. Tuesday my fever was extremely high, 103 reaching 104 and so my companion was freaking out and Sister Urra was on the phone with him and told him to get me to the Hospital. So I went and they hooked me on tubes and IV’s and gave me shots and all kinds of stuff. They said it was because some food, but they don’t know what. So this whole week I was on and off being sick, like today I am sick again with a little fever. But I think I am getting better so you don’t need to worry about me, the Lord will watch over his servants in the vineyard. Oh you should definitely read Jacob 5:20, it is amazing, it is the reason I am out on a mission. That story about Daniel Stephens is way cool, it’s so true, the Priesthood is amazing. Elder Cortez gave me a blessing and later on in the week he got a cold and so I gave him a blessing. If we have faith, the power of the Priesthood and Prayer can do anything, Enos 1:20 Oh and about the shavers, you don’t need to send them, the mission just brought in a new rule of no shaving, it will make us look more manly and then the people will listen to us because we look older....... Ok it was a joke, but whatever shavers will work just fine, I have been using something like Mach 3 or 5 turbo. Whatever your heart desires. Also if you could send a few more ties of whatever color (Tiffany is good at choosing ties), it is the only thing that changes }your outfit every day. Also, my church c.d.s I should have listened to you but I am needing some music, Cambios are soon and Elder Cortez will probably be transfered with his c.d.s. I think they are in my drawer, just pick out the ones that aren’t church if you could. Thank you so much, I appreciate all your help mother.
Oh and tell Josh if the Jazz keep doing good, he might need to record some games, especially the championship. I have been missing them. The Shed looks great, nice job Dad. Oh and all I hear in Chile is Obama won Obama won and how do you feel about that? They follow everything with the U.S. they are pretty much the 51st state. Tell Tiff good luck with her blessing and tell her to read it often. It is amazing, I read it a lot, and everything that could have happened has happened in my blessing. The Lord knows all.
Well family, I love you so much. Please pray for me and my health. Don’t worry to much mother, everything will be just fine. Have a great week and keep praying and reading scriptures together as a family, it is the best way to be unified, it was also my favorite memories, like the peanutbutter and Jam 15 years ago. Wow, good times. Anywho, check ya later and peace out my homies. Con Questo.
Elder McKay Bryan Jackson The First
Monday, November 3, 2008
November 1st 2008
Hola Familia Jackson,
Comos Estan? Gracias por los fotos, son super bueno y bacan. I can´t believe how big the chicaditos are. Everyone is growing up and I have only been out, what.... 4 months. But I am glad everything is going well. Haloween sounds like ya´ll had fun. What is the deal with only 20 kids showing up though, sounds like Chile. The people in Chile don´t really like Haloween because they say it is the official holiday of the devil, so the others that do trick or treat score some serious dulce. Some little girls that we dont even know gave us some of theirs at the end of the night, I love the people here. That is definately one thing that is better here, are the people. They will give you the shirt off their back, feed you, and give you shelter if you asked. Oh and mom, you can definately use my fat lady any time, my fat lady is your fat lady, mi casa es tu casa. Oh and another great thing is the 1st day of Noviembre, is the day of the dead. So everyone goes to the cemetary which is weird and spooky like in the movies of shakespear or something and they have big fiestas and people are selling candy and all kinds of stuff. It is like a carnaval like the day of 4th of July. But the Pastor preaches and sings to the people while right next to him was another booth for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. The members and us(the missionaries) passed out folletos of the Plan of Salvacion and taught them about life after death and Gods love for us. There were so many people that were interested. It makes me really happy to know where I am going and that we have a plan, it gives the people hope. I have pictures but no camera today so next time I will send some pictures.
Also we had our Zone Conference this week for this transfer on Tuesday. It was amazing, we had Elder Lawrence Corbridge of the 70 for Chile come and talk to us all day. He is from Idaho and spoke spanish all day to us and taught us. He gave us a better way to teach, it shows the people the importance of our message. It is amazing. Ever since, we have 4 people that have accepted our invitation of baptism, they just need to be taught more and they should be ready. Oh and I don´t know if I told you but the whold missions goal is 4 baptisms by the end of the year starting last month and we have none so far. We are getting closer though. I didn´t get to teach that family because the dad doesn´t want us, one day though.
Oh I would love to see pictures of the shed, I think you already tried sending it but I never got pictures of that. But nice job dad, what´s next the house?
So there are a few things that I would really appreciate in the package, if you can´t that is fine, but I am needing CHAPSTICK, Blistex preferable, tiene sun screen, I haven´t seen any out here and I am almost out. Also, another JOURNAL, I am writing novels everyday of miracles so I am almost done with this Journal. SHAVERS, they are a little expensive here, if you can´t because they are blades that is totally fine. A few more PHOTOS of whatever, family maybe, like Josh and Tacy, the kids, ya´ll, Utah just whatever. I just need some more pictures to look at, including the Salt Lake Temple if you can, and a picture or two of my sky diving the people want to see it. I can´t think of anything really more. I am doing great with what I have.
Oh and the weather is amazing, it is like the 4th of July weather every day, I love it.
Well I have to go, but everything is going great. I love you all, thanks for everything. Everyone of ya´ll are in my prayers and my companions every night. Keep studying the scriptures and praying and have a great week. Love ya
Elder McKay Bryan Jackson
The First
Comos Estan? Gracias por los fotos, son super bueno y bacan. I can´t believe how big the chicaditos are. Everyone is growing up and I have only been out, what.... 4 months. But I am glad everything is going well. Haloween sounds like ya´ll had fun. What is the deal with only 20 kids showing up though, sounds like Chile. The people in Chile don´t really like Haloween because they say it is the official holiday of the devil, so the others that do trick or treat score some serious dulce. Some little girls that we dont even know gave us some of theirs at the end of the night, I love the people here. That is definately one thing that is better here, are the people. They will give you the shirt off their back, feed you, and give you shelter if you asked. Oh and mom, you can definately use my fat lady any time, my fat lady is your fat lady, mi casa es tu casa. Oh and another great thing is the 1st day of Noviembre, is the day of the dead. So everyone goes to the cemetary which is weird and spooky like in the movies of shakespear or something and they have big fiestas and people are selling candy and all kinds of stuff. It is like a carnaval like the day of 4th of July. But the Pastor preaches and sings to the people while right next to him was another booth for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. The members and us(the missionaries) passed out folletos of the Plan of Salvacion and taught them about life after death and Gods love for us. There were so many people that were interested. It makes me really happy to know where I am going and that we have a plan, it gives the people hope. I have pictures but no camera today so next time I will send some pictures.
Also we had our Zone Conference this week for this transfer on Tuesday. It was amazing, we had Elder Lawrence Corbridge of the 70 for Chile come and talk to us all day. He is from Idaho and spoke spanish all day to us and taught us. He gave us a better way to teach, it shows the people the importance of our message. It is amazing. Ever since, we have 4 people that have accepted our invitation of baptism, they just need to be taught more and they should be ready. Oh and I don´t know if I told you but the whold missions goal is 4 baptisms by the end of the year starting last month and we have none so far. We are getting closer though. I didn´t get to teach that family because the dad doesn´t want us, one day though.
Oh I would love to see pictures of the shed, I think you already tried sending it but I never got pictures of that. But nice job dad, what´s next the house?
So there are a few things that I would really appreciate in the package, if you can´t that is fine, but I am needing CHAPSTICK, Blistex preferable, tiene sun screen, I haven´t seen any out here and I am almost out. Also, another JOURNAL, I am writing novels everyday of miracles so I am almost done with this Journal. SHAVERS, they are a little expensive here, if you can´t because they are blades that is totally fine. A few more PHOTOS of whatever, family maybe, like Josh and Tacy, the kids, ya´ll, Utah just whatever. I just need some more pictures to look at, including the Salt Lake Temple if you can, and a picture or two of my sky diving the people want to see it. I can´t think of anything really more. I am doing great with what I have.
Oh and the weather is amazing, it is like the 4th of July weather every day, I love it.
Well I have to go, but everything is going great. I love you all, thanks for everything. Everyone of ya´ll are in my prayers and my companions every night. Keep studying the scriptures and praying and have a great week. Love ya
Elder McKay Bryan Jackson
The First
Monday, October 6, 2008
Letter received on October 6th 2008
S-U-P-D-A-W-G Sup dawgs Sup Dawgs. So what´s going on family? O.k. so I had no idea about Dad´s new truck, just some needed info: what is the make, model, the year and the color. Oh and how many miles does it have? Anywho, I´m glad you liked the pictures, I would send them through mail, but I want to save money, I will send a bunch at my year mark probably. I have more today, so I hope you like them. Cambios are soon so Elder Calquin will probably be with me just a couple more days, so today we went running close to Morro de Arica, you need to see it, it´s amazing. There was a cruise line docking in and the waves were huge, there were also two dead pelicans on our run(just for your imformation, I thought you would like) But it is a dream running on the beach, it feels so good and it calms you down so much. There are play grounds everywhere so I got a picture of that also. Oh and Elder Calquin used to be a diver when he was ten and we got pictures at the place where he had a meet.
Anywho, I did get to watch conference. I took 30 pages worth of notes in my journal, so I have to buy a new one soon. It was amazing. There were 5 of us gringos in a room at the Stake Center watching it in English. I absolutley loved it but it killed me to think how close that is to home. But I got over it quickly because that night I got 5 investigatores to come with us to conference which is amazing. But I absolutely loved the talks, oh and I new you would be crying especially in the one about missionaries. I put in my journal, (mom is probably crying right now) but they were all so great, and to hear the announcement of 5 new temples was amazing. We were hoping for Chile so bad but hey they have to pay tithing first. Also what struck me for the family is being unified by studying(not just reading) scriptures and praying together as a family EVERY DAY!!!!!! Please Please make sure you do it, I know it will bless us so much more than we are already being blessed everyday. That is another thing, make sure you all remember who is blessing us and where the blessings are coming from. Give thanks every day for everything, I never realized how much I loved the little things until I got out here. Like being able to walk bare foot on the carpet, grass, drinking water from the tap, warm showers, a conversation in English, or just a hug or saying I love you to your mom or family.
Enough of my preaching, it just meant a lot to me to hear conference. But this weekend Saturday is the baptism of Miguel, Andrea(maybe and hopefully), and Katia. Hopefully everything keeps working out well for them to be baptized. We also might be able to baptize Jesus Patricio, I guess we will see. It´s amazing the things you hope and wish for when you are on a mission. It´s all about them, this mission isn´t about me. I´m glad I learned that early.
That is good Tiffany had a good 16th birthday, oh and how was homecoming, did Fremont win? But Tiff is lucky she got to spend it with the family, the family is where it is at.
Oh and that is extremely loco loco that I have been out that long. Last week was my month in Chile(not Chili, he he) and then this week my 100 day mark. It is flying by. We are getting some 12 new gringos this cambio so I won´t be the nuevo anymore. Since it is cambios soon, we had our 6 week interview with President Urra. I was lucky because it wasn´t one on one, there were 3 other Nativo, Older Elders with me. President Urra just kept complementing me and saying in Spanish can you believe that this is Elder Jacksons first cambio. He is much more experienced then 6 weeks. So it made me feel really good. It is sad to not have much more time with Elder Calquin though. He helped me out so much. But hey, the Lord will bless me with another great companion.
Well I love you all and thank you for your love and prayers. Have a great week and make sure and have fun and make the best of TODAY and dont worry about what could have been.
(There are no tomorrows to remember, if we don´t do something today.)-President Thomas S. Monson.
I love you all. Check ya lata.
Con amor siempre
Elder McKay Bryan Jackson
The First
S-U-P-D-A-W-G Sup dawgs Sup Dawgs. So what´s going on family? O.k. so I had no idea about Dad´s new truck, just some needed info: what is the make, model, the year and the color. Oh and how many miles does it have? Anywho, I´m glad you liked the pictures, I would send them through mail, but I want to save money, I will send a bunch at my year mark probably. I have more today, so I hope you like them. Cambios are soon so Elder Calquin will probably be with me just a couple more days, so today we went running close to Morro de Arica, you need to see it, it´s amazing. There was a cruise line docking in and the waves were huge, there were also two dead pelicans on our run(just for your imformation, I thought you would like) But it is a dream running on the beach, it feels so good and it calms you down so much. There are play grounds everywhere so I got a picture of that also. Oh and Elder Calquin used to be a diver when he was ten and we got pictures at the place where he had a meet.
Anywho, I did get to watch conference. I took 30 pages worth of notes in my journal, so I have to buy a new one soon. It was amazing. There were 5 of us gringos in a room at the Stake Center watching it in English. I absolutley loved it but it killed me to think how close that is to home. But I got over it quickly because that night I got 5 investigatores to come with us to conference which is amazing. But I absolutely loved the talks, oh and I new you would be crying especially in the one about missionaries. I put in my journal, (mom is probably crying right now) but they were all so great, and to hear the announcement of 5 new temples was amazing. We were hoping for Chile so bad but hey they have to pay tithing first. Also what struck me for the family is being unified by studying(not just reading) scriptures and praying together as a family EVERY DAY!!!!!! Please Please make sure you do it, I know it will bless us so much more than we are already being blessed everyday. That is another thing, make sure you all remember who is blessing us and where the blessings are coming from. Give thanks every day for everything, I never realized how much I loved the little things until I got out here. Like being able to walk bare foot on the carpet, grass, drinking water from the tap, warm showers, a conversation in English, or just a hug or saying I love you to your mom or family.
Enough of my preaching, it just meant a lot to me to hear conference. But this weekend Saturday is the baptism of Miguel, Andrea(maybe and hopefully), and Katia. Hopefully everything keeps working out well for them to be baptized. We also might be able to baptize Jesus Patricio, I guess we will see. It´s amazing the things you hope and wish for when you are on a mission. It´s all about them, this mission isn´t about me. I´m glad I learned that early.
That is good Tiffany had a good 16th birthday, oh and how was homecoming, did Fremont win? But Tiff is lucky she got to spend it with the family, the family is where it is at.
Oh and that is extremely loco loco that I have been out that long. Last week was my month in Chile(not Chili, he he) and then this week my 100 day mark. It is flying by. We are getting some 12 new gringos this cambio so I won´t be the nuevo anymore. Since it is cambios soon, we had our 6 week interview with President Urra. I was lucky because it wasn´t one on one, there were 3 other Nativo, Older Elders with me. President Urra just kept complementing me and saying in Spanish can you believe that this is Elder Jacksons first cambio. He is much more experienced then 6 weeks. So it made me feel really good. It is sad to not have much more time with Elder Calquin though. He helped me out so much. But hey, the Lord will bless me with another great companion.
Well I love you all and thank you for your love and prayers. Have a great week and make sure and have fun and make the best of TODAY and dont worry about what could have been.
(There are no tomorrows to remember, if we don´t do something today.)-President Thomas S. Monson.
I love you all. Check ya lata.
Con amor siempre
Elder McKay Bryan Jackson
The First
Monday, September 15, 2008
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